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Live Happy NowTake an Inner Field Trip With Leesa Renee HallIf you’re looking for an adventure to start the new year, why not take an inner field trip? This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Leesa Renee Hall, a mental health wellness advocate and author of the Inner Field Trip workbook, which helps explore what drives us, what oppresses us, and helps us identify our personal biases. Armed with that information, Leesa says we can change the way we move through the world and transform our relationships — which seems like a great way to start the year.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What it mea...2024-01-0225 min
Rituals of ReturningJoy as ResistanceNote: This audio was originally recorded in the fall of 2020 for our Goddess Magic community on Patreon.
“Yoga (and indeed witchcraft) invites us to peel away the layers of life and discover: Who are we when we are not afraid? When we are not stressed? When we are not distracted by concerns of emails, schedules, timetables...? Of course, these layers build up and that’s okay, this is part of being human. But take some time as often as you can to peel away, step out of your layers and reconnect to your essence, energy, magic: your body...2023-06-0927 min
The Soul's Work PodcastCoping with the Tragedies of Today's World (+ Making Change)Are you feeling the weight of the seemingly endless and senseless tragedies of today’s world? Are you wanting to stay informed and contribute to change but find it hard to not disconnect after hearing about yet another mass shooting? In this episode, Janice shares about the grief, despair, anger, and rage (amidst moments of levity and joy) she’s been experiencing these days and what’s helped her to cope and cultivate enough resilience to stay engaged without becoming overwhelmed (understanding that it’s always a WIP!). She also shares about why issues of social justice matter so deeply t...2022-06-091h 04
This Black Bear Has 28 Minutes - A Kootenay Arts & Culture PodcastThis Black Bear Has 28 Minutes: Episode 5HOSTS Tressa Ford and Kody Brunner
This episode contains:
Inspirational Poets: Milton Acorn, by Katie Dyck
Dove Hill Rangers Versus the Kidd Creek Zombies, a radio play by Gwen Higgins
The Last Bastion/Uncomfortably Aware by Carina Costom
PRODUCTION CREDITS - PODCAST COLLECTIVE 2021-2022
Geoff Gibbs: Sound and Editing
Tressa Ford and Kody Brunner: Hosts
Gwen Higgins as Gigi, Amelia Higgins as Mimi, and Julie Higgins as Bree in "Dove Hill Rangers"
Ingrid Love, Katie Dyck, Carina Costom...2022-01-1328 min
The Book StoopLeesa Renée Hall: Inner Field Trip® + Meeting and Understanding your Inner OppressorLeesa Renée Hall is a mental wellness advocate with a deep interest in humanity and psychology. She helps highly sensitive people and deep feelers explore unconscious biases so they can become better ancestors while protecting their own energy. In this conversation, Leesa shares about her journey decolonizing herself - and her bookshelf, exploring social, biological and ethnic identities. Her work dives into meeting and understanding our Inner Oppressor, venturing into Inner Field Trips and exploring oneself with love and compassion. Leesa also shares perspectives on how mislabeling leads to unfair expectations, and the dif...2022-01-0429 min
Trust & Thrive150: Best of 2021I hope you enjoy the last episode of 2021 and the 150th episode of the show! Thank you for being a part of the Trust & Thrive journey. Here's to another 150 episodes and more!In this episode, I share my favorite clips from some of this year's episodes - on the topics of boundaries, relationships, healing, breaking cycles, and more. Hope you enjoy and have a great rest of your year. We will be back in 2022 with new and insightful conversations to share!GUESTS:Amanda E. White - @therapyforwomenStevon Lewis - @stevonlewismftJayson Gaddis - @jaysongaddisMichelle Goodloe...2021-12-1648 min
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastSeason 5 Ep. 112 Early Bird Holiday Book Buys with Bookseller Sam Miller 11-10-21In this week’s episode, we talk to our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller from Carmichael’s Books, about the holiday gift giving season. You’ve probably heard the warning to “shop early’ this holiday season because of shortages. So we are giving you the gift of new book ideas for all the booklovers in your life.
We love inviting Sam on the show twice a year to tell us all about books to look forward to for summer reading and holiday gift buying. She gives us suggestions in all the categories.
1- Small Things Like These by C...2021-11-101h 01
Good Ancestor PodcastEp055: #GoodAncestor Leesa Renée Hall on the Inner Field Trip®In this episode, I speak with the anti-bias facilitator and mental wellness advocate, Leesa Renée Hall.Leesa Renée Hall is an anti-bias facilitator who has helped over 65,000 leaders with quiet, gentle, and highly sensitive personalities go on an Inner Field Trip® to explore their unconscious biases so they protect their energy, stand on the side of justice, and become better ancestors.In 2017, Leesa embarked on a personal journey of writing half a million words over 365 consecutive days. Over that year she used questions to help her unpack her own unconscious biases around her rac...2021-07-221h 20
EMBODIED BLACK GIRL with Thérèse CatorUnpacking Unconscious Biases and The Power of Reflective Writing with Leesa Renée HallEmbodied Solidarity is open for enrollment thru this weekend only. This is a program for white folks to uproot white supremacy in themselves and their leadership and stand up for liberation, justice and equity for all. Enroll here.
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LOVING THE EMBOBIED BLA...2021-05-281h 06Trust & Thrive121: Exploring Nature & Our Unconscious Biases - with Leesa Renée Hall, Anti-Bias Facilitator & Creator of Inner Field TripLeesa Renée Hall is an anti-bias facilitator and mental wellness advocate who has helped over 65,000 leaders with quiet, gentle, and highly sensitive personalities go on an Inner Field Trip® to explore their unconscious biases so they can protect their energy, stand on the side of justice, and become better ancestors.In this episode, we touch on the value in connecting with nature, exploring our unconscious biases, learning from our ancestors, boundary setting, and tips on being mindful and connecting with nature.Wishing you all a lovely Earth Day!FOLLOW LEESA:2021-04-2252 min
Inner Field TripWhy It Isn't a Failure to Change Direction After Making a DecisionWhat does it mean to change direction after making a decision? Journey with Leesa as she shares why the format of the podcast is changing and what you can expect in future episodes.PLEASE NOTE: Leesa is not seeking solutions or fixes on what to do differently. She's gone through weeks and weeks of conversations with her podcast production team, Director of Ops, inner circle, and, of course, her reflective writing process, to arrive at this decision. She's stating her experience. She doesn't need to engage in a discourse or a discussion about this. It's just...2021-02-2237 min
Inner Field TripThe Best Of Episode: Favorite Moments from Episodes 1-12In this Best Of episode, Leesa Renée Hall shares her favorite moments from Episodes 1-12 in non-chronological order. In Episodes 1-12, Leesa and her guests had deep conversations around topics like anger, land acknowledgments, raising anti oppressive children, the power of naming, coalition building, queasy stomachs that happen when you're exploring biases, grief, contempt, mental wellness, emotional tax, and honouring one's boundaries.Here are the episodes mentioned in the order they appeared in this episode:Episode 4 with Karlyn PercilEpisode 1 with Leesa Renée HallEpisode 5 with Andrea J. LeeEpisode 8 with Miriam Hall, Ra...2021-02-1550 min
Inner Field TripWhy Anti-Racism Educators Have Strong Boundaries Around Their Time, Energy, and AbilitiesEver wonder why most anti-racism educators and anti-bias facilitators seem to disappear? Layla F. Saad is a New York Times bestselling author of the ground-breaking book me and white supremacy (2020), the host of good ancestor podcast, and the founder of good ancestor academy. As a widely read writer, a globally sought speaker, and a popular podcast host, Layla is passionate about creating Inspiration, Education & Activation for personal and collective change in the world. Layla’s work is driven by a powerful desire to become a good ancestor; to live and work in ways th...2021-02-081h 07
Inner Field TripHow to Be in Right Relationship With Anti-racism, Anti-bias, and Anti-oppressive Educators Without Wallowing in Self-contemptWhy does the pupil have contempt for their anti-racism or anti-bias educator? James-Olivia explores that questions as she shares why some students who desire to be anti-racist, anti-bias, and anti-oppressive end up with deep resentment towards their educator. James-Olivia offers some tips on how to stay in right relationship and what is really going on when contempt builds.James-Olivia Chu Hillman facilitates and mediates uncomfortable, necessary, life-changing conversations with those who want more joy and connection and less suffering in their most important relationships—with themselves, their loved ones, their organizations, and the world....2021-02-0154 min
Inner Field Trip5 Tools I Rely on to Protect My Mental Wellness So I Can Stand on the Side of JusticeIs seeing a therapist the only way to protect your mental wellness? In this episode, anti-bias facilitator and mental wellness advocate, Leesa Renée Hall, shares the 5 tools she relies on to protect her mental wellness so she can stand on the side of justice. Although talk therapy is a powerful way to get well mentally and emotionally, there are other tools you can use that can either replace or complement talk therapy.Here’s what you’ll learn:The difference between overgiving and generosity and how knowing this can help you creat...2021-01-2558 min
Inner Field TripHow to Leverage Coalition & Community to Create a Culture of LiberationCan you get free by yourself? That’s the question Paul Zelizer answers in this episode. He talks about why coalitions matter and how important they are when creating a liberatory framework. As a person with skin colour and gender privilege, yet a descendant of a historically oppressed group, Paul navigates this nuance within social justice communities both in his city and online.Paul Zelizer is one of the first business and marketing coaches to focus on the needs of conscious entrepreneurs and social impact businesses. He runs a global coaching practice supporting conscious entrepreneurs and gr...2021-01-1850 min
Inner Field TripNavigating the Grief, Guilt, and Queasy Stomach After Unconscious Biases Become ConsciousHow can you navigate the swirls of physical and emotional issues while exploring unconscious biases? In this episode, Oni Marchbanks, Anakha Coman, Miriam Hall, Rachael Neu, all Inner Field Trip Mentor Coaches, talk about their ancestors, the re-emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement, the culture of white supremacy, the power of hope, and what doing the work really means.Here’s what you’ll learn:The process each of the four mentor coaches followed to move from patron to Leesa’s innercircleThe ideological and familial ancestors each shared and how they’ve come...2021-01-121h 03
Inner Field TripThe Power of Naming as a Justice IssueWho holds power when things are named? In this episode, Kelly talks about how the language of injustice shapes how we craft and bring together words. As a mother of 5 children, all who are of African and Dutch descent, Kelly shares how having a liberatory mindset helps her navigate this unfamiliar terrain as a mother with skin colour privilege. She also explains why we need to invent a language of justice so we shift our culture towards justice.Kelly Diels as a feminist educator, writer and coach. She specializes in feminist marketing for culture makers. She’s...2021-01-0454 min
Inner Field TripUsing Indigenous Healing Tools as Medicine to Decolonize and Deconstruct Your IdentityCan those with settler privilege use Indigenous medicine tools to heal without appropriating Indigenous culture? In this episode, Asha Frost, Indigenous Medicine Woman and Spiritual Mentor, talks about cultural appreciation, colonial violence, giving homage to ancestors, and the connection between land, mind, and body. Asha shares how a life changing diagnosis prompted her to rediscover her Indigenous roots and find healing through Indigenous ways.Asha Frost is an Ojibwe, medicine, healer, mentor, space holder and sear her life’s work is to help you connect to the medicine that has always been within you. Asha believes th...2021-01-0446 min
Inner Field TripHow to Use Questions to Navigate Abuse, Anger, and ActivismWhat does it mean to be activated by anger? How can one use anger as a motivator to create change without becoming abusive? Andrea J. Lee talks about the connection between anger and abuse, and how we can use questions to guide us to activism. Andrea also shares the influence of her upbringing as a second generation Canadians of Taiwanese descent, as well as her family’s background. If you’re struggling with anger and how to use it to activate social change, this interview is a must listen.Andrea J. Lee is a futurist with her...2021-01-0442 min
Inner Field TripUsing Emotional Intelligence to Lessen the Emotional TaxWhat is an emotional tax and how does it affect Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC)? In this episode, Karlyn Percil shares the concept of an emotional tax and how it creates an unsafe work environment for BIPOC. Karlyn also shares how to use emotional intelligence to stumble bravely in one’s quest to become anti-bias, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive.Karlyn Percil is a Certified Emotional Intelligence and Neuro-Life Coach with keen focus on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. She is the Chief Executive Officer of KDPM Consulting Group INC., and the Founder of SisterTalk Group Leadership an...2021-01-0458 min
Inner Field Trip3 Step Process to Take A.I.M. At Your Unconscious BiasesAfter becoming aware of how harmful the system of oppression is towards marginalized groups, too many jump right into action. They attend marches, burden Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) in their companies to lead and sit on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committees, go on hiring sprees to hire more BIPOC, and overwhelm anti-racism educators with their rush to appear NOT oppressive.The problem with rushing from awareness to action is that it creates even more harm for BIPOC – and white people, too. In this episode, Leesa Renée Hall shares more about the 3 ste...2021-01-0451 min
Inner Field TripHow Parents, Teachers & Caregivers Can Raise Anti-Racist, Anti-Bias ChildrenWith the return back to school, I thought it’d be important for teachers, parents, guardians, and others who have children in their care to get tips on how to raise them in an anti-oppressive and anti-bias way. I reached out to Tiffany M. Jewell, an anti-racist and anti-bias educator, for her guidance on this topic.Tiffany is a Black biracial writer, twin sister, first generation American, cisgender mama, anti-bias antiracist (ABAR) educator, and consultant. She is the author of the #1 New York Times and #1 Indie Best Seller, This Book Is Anti-Racist, a book for young fo...2021-01-0453 min
Inner Field TripIntroduction to the Inner Field Trip PodcastAfter a 13-year hiatus from podcasting, Leesa Renée Hall is back with the Inner Field Trip podcast. In this episode, Leesa shares what’s to come in Season 1. She shares what the Inner Field Trip is and who benefits the most going on one. In particular, here’s what you’ll learn:How Leesa’s background in podcasting prepared her for the work she does todayThe reason why her work is directed to Highly Sensitive People and Deep FeelersWhy marches, protests, and sit-ins don’t work for Highly Sensitive People and what they can do insteadT...2021-01-0453 min
The Natalie Miles ShowTapping into your unconscious bias to become a better ancestor with Leesa Renee HallAre there consistent paths in your life that could be tied to ancestral patterns? Are you aware of the impact these patterns have on your energy and intuition and how that can change the way you perceive things around you? This week Natalie talks with Leesa Renee Hall about how these biases can be revealed and how you can heal them to forge a better world for your future ancestors. In this episode, Leesa and Natalie address: Breaking out of your ancestral patterns through personal discovery and healing. The power of using fewer words and more pre...2020-11-251h 12
The Same 24 HoursLeesa Renee Hall: Unconscious Bias and #StumblingBravelyLeesa Renee Hall is an anti-bias facilitator and tour guide who has helped over 62,000 leaders with quiet, gentle, and highly sensitive personalities go on an Inner Field Trip™ to explore their unconscious biases so they protect their energy, stand on the side of justice, and become better ancestors.
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The KidLit ClubKidLIt Club S2, E5 - Renee Treml and Michelle NyeAuthors Sally Rippin and Adrian Beck are joined by bookseller extraordinaire, Leesa Lambert, to talk all things KidLit! In this episode the YABBA President, Michelle Nye, drops by, there's a TOP SECRET big announcement and author/illustrator Renee Treml is the very special guest.2020-09-2400 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenSelf-Reflection and Unpacking Unconscious Biases with Leesa Renee HallLeesa Renee Hall has helped over 33,000 leaders explore their unconscious biases using her signature process called Explore Biases Now. Author of ten books, Leesa was known as a technology pioneer before turning her attention to disrupting the misinformation hardcoded deep in the mind. I am thrilled to be able to share our important conversation with you this week! Today Leesa and I discuss reflective writing and self-reflection as an investment in your own life and your own healing. We explore the topic of stumbling bravely through understanding and processing our humanity. And, finally, we discuss how to s...2020-07-2255 min
The Business of Becoming with Lori KennedyEP170: Not Business As UsualThis, by far, was one of the hardest podcasts for me to record. In this week's episode of the Business of Becoming, I share with you in real-time, how I am processing my own white privilege, and my racism. Yes, that is a hard pill to swallow and even harder to say out loud. Admitting that I am racist is not something that I ever thought that I would do, but I wouldn't be able to do this work without first admitting that. Join me as I share my very stressful thoughts, my assumptions, and th...2020-06-2938 min
She Thrives Radio | Mindful LivingBONUS 9 | Anti-RacismThis episode is FAR from comprehensive, but I wanted to be sure to share a few words with you all— in particular, my white audience. We have work to do, and I am committed to it all. I ask that you are too. In this episode I cover a few important reminders, share a bit about my personal and professional commitment here (much more on this to come), and share some recommended resources for you all at the end— all linked below. *** A reminder to please support these educators for their work...2020-06-1920 min
Rewilding with Taylor GageBONUS 9 | Anti-RacismThis episode is FAR from comprehensive, but I wanted to be sure to share a few words with you all— in particular, my white audience.We have work to do, and I am committed to it all. I ask that you are too.In this episode I cover a few important reminders, share a bit about my personal and professional commitment here (much more on this to come), and share some recommended resources for you all at the end— all linked below.***A reminder to please support these educators for...2020-06-1900 min
Enneagram & CoffeeAnti-Racism and the EnneagramIn this episode, Sarajane shares what could be preventing you from showing up right now in the work of anti-racism and how to work through that discomfort to keep going. She goes type by type to answer the question: what are the common things standing in the way of people joining in on the anti-racism movement and which enneagram type may struggle with that? Referenced: How to be an Antiracist So You Want to Talk about Race Leesa Renee Hall Bail Funds Audre Lourde Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum John Michael Torr Learn more about your...2020-06-1835 min
LET IT OUTanti-racism + the 300th episode!There wasn’t an episode last week because I was and am listening more than talking. We were muted to amplify voices of BIPOC last week. And I am committed to following, amplifying and supporting Black voices moving forward. This is our 300th episode. Which feels like a big milestone to celebrate, but also an opportunity to reflect and own how I can continue to improve and amplify the voices and work of marginalized people.Mental Health Resources for the Black community:The Loveland Therapy Fund - helps cover therapy costs for Black women and gi...2020-06-111h 08
The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastTools For Working Through Anxiety | Ep 106The conversation in this episode is a little different because it’s coming straight from my heart. We’re celebrating three years of the Funk’tional Nutrition podcast and it feels like I’m sitting and talking with friends. But don’t worry, there’s plenty to learn in this episode. If you’re suffering from anxiety, this episode is for you. I talk about herbs and supplements that work for anxiety, ways to process anxiety, and what to do when it feels like nothing is working.In this episode:-Podcast giveaway + Podcast bounda...2020-06-101h 30
The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastEpisode 106: Tools For Working Through AnxietyPodcast giveaway
Podcast boundaries
Questions I am asking myself right now
A conversation about the past week
Resources from Black educators
Herbs & supplements that work for anxiety
How to sleep better
Food as self care
Calming & grounding practices
Ways to process anxiety
Energy work for anxiety
When nothing else works for anxiety
Emotional competence
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Resources mentioned on this show:
Chrissy King
http://chrissyking.com/
Anti-Racism for Wellness Professionals: How to Show Up Better
https://linktr.ee/iamchrissyking
Dr. Tee Willaims Foundations of Social Justice Online Course
https://imdrtee.co...2020-06-101h 30
The Soul's Work PodcastBlack Lives Matter: Doing the Anti-Racism WorkIn this episode, Janice shares a bit about her background in understanding the racism that exists both in so-called Toronto/Canada and the self-development/wellness space. She also shares about her own shame, fears, and uncertainties with doing what’s really required of us to dismantle our culture of white supremacy, and discusses what has helped her so far in continuing this work despite all of the uncomfortable feelings.Rate & review the podcast:Apple PodcastsPodchasersSpotifywww.TheSoulsWorkPodcast.comConnect with Janice:Instagram: @janicehoimages | @janicehocounsellingListen to all The Soul's Wo...2020-06-0530 min